How To Fix SE010 - Purchasing organization & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Purchasing organization & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE010 - Purchasing organization & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SE010, which states "Purchasing organization & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action related to a purchasing organization that has not been defined in the system. This error can arise in various transactions, such as when creating or modifying purchase orders, vendor master records, or material master records.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing organization may not be properly configured or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the purchasing organization code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Purchasing Organizations.
  
  
  Verify if the purchasing organization exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a Purchasing Organization:
  
  If the purchasing organization does not exist, you can create it by following the steps in the SPRO configuration.
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the purchasing organization code you are entering in the transaction. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing organization. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If the purchasing organization was recently deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for your specific SAP implementation, as there may be additional steps or considerations based on your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SE010 error and continue with your purchasing activities in SAP.